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The Mair Family Museum A small local museum in Georgetown, PEI. Sharing stories and memories from the community.

Rev. Father Owen Kiggins of St. James Church, Georgetown, PEI. He served as Parish Priest for over 30 years in the 1930...
10/09/2026

Rev. Father Owen Kiggins of St. James Church, Georgetown, PEI. He served as Parish Priest for over 30 years in the 1930's until early in the 1960's. He was a strong force in the community, The second picture is of the old St. James Catholic Church over which Father Kiggens presided in Georgetown, PEI. Photo thanks to Earle's PEI History.
Photos #3 and #4 are clearer images thanks to Charlie Hansen's skills.

Over 100 years ago, in September of 1921, Sam Hemphill of Georgetown, PEI caught two sharks in his fishing net. It was ...
10/02/2026

Over 100 years ago, in September of 1921, Sam Hemphill of Georgetown, PEI caught two sharks in his fishing net. It was in the newspapers at that time. The Guardian article that recorded the event said that several local people took photographs of this. Does anyone happen to have a photograph in their collection of this amazing historic event that involved this well-known Georgetown man? Sam Hemphill was Harbour Master of Georgetown for many years. Thank you to Charlie Hansen for these images.

Genevieve Soloman in her store on Water Street, Georgetown, PEI (Circa 1989). This wonderful old photo is from the Heath...
09/25/2026

Genevieve Soloman in her store on Water Street, Georgetown, PEI (Circa 1989). This wonderful old photo is from the Heather (King) Pancratz collection at Summer Talk gift shop that is in what was Gen's old store. Doesn't this photo bring back all kinds of nostalgic memories?
Photo #2: A clearer image thanks to Charlie Hansen's skills.
Photo #3: A picture of Gen weighing out those wonderful chocolate squares. Thank you to Dutch Thompson for this photo.

Tennis Anyone? Court by St. David's Church funded by the Women's Institute Georgetown, PEI (circa 1930). From left to r...
09/18/2026

Tennis Anyone? Court by St. David's Church funded by the Women's Institute Georgetown, PEI (circa 1930). From left to right: Elsie Knight, Enid Knight, Helen Douglas, Phil Doyle, Millie McLaren and Stewart Lavers.
Photo #2: A cleaned up copy of the original photo, thanks to Charlie Hansen.

Back to school in 1942. Grades 9 and 10 at Georgetown High School, PEI. At that time, the school only went to grade 10....
09/11/2026

Back to school in 1942. Grades 9 and 10 at Georgetown High School, PEI. At that time, the school only went to grade 10. From left to right: Back Row: Francis Prosper, Francis Fitzgerald, Vivian Wood, Miss E. Webster (Principal), Katherine Fitzgerald, Claire Roache, Myrtle Prosper, Glenna Yorston. Front Row: John Parker, Lorin Mair, Richard Delory, Herbert Parker, Maurice Delory, George Lalecheur.
Photo #2: Many thanks to Charlie Hansen for his generosity in "re-doing" these old photos so that they are a bit clearer.

Water Street in Georgetown, PEI about 1979. This lovely home had many different owners before it was finally torn down....
09/05/2026

Water Street in Georgetown, PEI about 1979. This lovely home had many different owners before it was finally torn down. It was the Revere Hotel, it was a boarding house, it was a single family home and later it was made into apartments. Finally was owned by the Currie family. The Revere Hotel was famous for having a very important guest back in the day; Prime Minister William Lyon MacKenzie King! The building to the left is the grand old brick store (which had many different proprietors). The only building still standing is the one on the right that, for many years, belonged to the Macdonald family, but has new owners now.
Photo #2: Thank you to Charlie Hansen for the updated, clearer photo re-do of this old gem.

09/03/2026

Thursday Answer Video for yesterday's "What is it? Wednesday!!" Challenge. Thank you to everyone who participated. You always make my day.

09/02/2026

"What is it? Wednesday!!" Can you guess what this strange object is? This is the last Wednesday Challenge for this year. Please put your guesses in the comment section below. I will put a "like" heart beside your guess so that you know I have read it, but I won't let you know if you are correct. Tomorrow, however, I will post an answer video. Good luck guessing, everyone! Thank you so much for your participation.

The Mair Family Museum will only be open Tuesdays to Saturdays for the next two weeks, then will be closing for the seas...
08/28/2026

The Mair Family Museum will only be open Tuesdays to Saturdays for the next two weeks, then will be closing for the season on Friday, September 18th. Thank you to all who have supported this small, local museum.

08/27/2026

Thursday Answer Video for the "What is it? Wednesday'' Challenge yesterday. Thank you to everyone who guessed the use of the item.

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20 Kent Street
Georgetown, PE
C0A1L0

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+19029691755

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